Hallo Kater,
in der Gegend war ich schon, aber nicht in Harpers Ferry. Eigene Eindrücke kann ich daher nicht schildern. Aus Map'n'Go habe ich mal drei Infos kopiert:
Harpers Ferry
The town of Harpers Ferry is at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, separating Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The federal arsenal and armory built in 1796 manufactured many of the muskets and rifles used in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. These buildings were the targets of abolitionist John Brown's notorious raid.
On the night of Oct. 16, 1859, Brown, accompanied by 18 members of his 21-man ''army,'' surprised and captured the armory and arsenal. His intent was to incite the slaves to insurrection and arm them from the government stores. After considerable bloodshed, the raiders were captured by U.S. Marines under Col. Robert E. Lee. Brown and six of his followers were tried for treason, convicted and hanged at Charles Town.
During the Civil War, Harpers Ferry was regarded by the Union command as a key to the safety of Washington, D.C. In 1861 the small federal garrison abandoned the town before a force of Virginians, but destroyed the arsenal before leaving. It was never rebuilt. The following year Gen. Thomas ''Stonewall'' Jackson captured the federal garrison after a terrific bombardment, taking 12,500 Union soldiers as prisoners before moving on to join Lee at Antietam.
The Appalachian Trail passes nearby, and the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers offer opportunities for fishing, canoeing and rafting.
Harper House
Harper House [in/near Harpers Ferry, WV], accessible via stone steps leading uphill from High St. in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. This 1782 home, the oldest surviving structure, is furnished with mid-19th-century pieces. Park open daily 8-5; closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Admission (valid for 3 days) $5 per private vehicle; $3 for individuals. Phone (304) 535-6223.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park comprises 2,300 acres along US 340 at the scenic confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers The park offers exhibits, interpretive programs and hiking trails which explore the park's six Paths Through History: Industry; John Brown; Civil War; African American History, particularly Storer College; Environmental History; and Transportation.
Congress authorized a national monument at the park in 1944, and the area was declared a National Historical Park in 1963. Shuttle buses provide transportation to the Lower Town Historic District, the site where George Washington persuaded the federal government to construct a national armory and arsenal and where John Brown led his famous raid in 1859.
Guided tours are available throughout the summer. Exhibits and museums included are Industry Museum, the Provost Marshal's Office, Dry Goods Store, Wetlands Museum, John Brown's Fort, Black Voices Museum, Civil War Museum and Jefferson Rock. Hiking trails lead to Maryland Heights, the Appalachian Trail and Virginius Island, a once-thriving industrial community along the Shenandoah River.
The park is open daily 8-5; closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25. Admission (valid for 3 days) is $5 per private vehicle; $3 for individuals. Phone (304) 535-6223.
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